Creston Area Calendar of Events
Did you know that our County Supervisor, Jim Patterson, holds meetings with local residents of Creston every month, the third Wednesday, from 4 - 6 PM, at our little library?? To make an appointment, please call Jim's office directly at 781-5450. Also, he attends the Creston Advisory Body meeting, held the same day, the third Wednesday of each month at our church, and he always takes questions at around 7:30 PM --- at each meeting !! So, if he does not have the answer to your question, he will find the answer and CALL YOU BACK ! His assistant, Amy, can be reached at her office at 781-4339, so you now have two ways to contact the County with comments, ideas, suggestions, or complaints.
the Creston Post Office ::::: Rene (post mistress) is selling a really beautiful Creston Calendar - fabulous photos of our town - for 2010 - for just $16.50. I have given them as Christmas gifts to all of my friends who envy my life in this little, rural town. Rene shot the photos -- we have some great scenes around here ! If you can't get to the Post Office when it is open, our beloved Creston Country Store now has copies for sale. The calendar not only features lovely photos on heavy card stock, which are suitable for framing, but also, each of the many service clubs told Rene about each of their events and their meetings, etc, and these are already posted right onto the calendar. For example, the Creston Women's Club will host their incredible "International Dinner Buffet" ( read: all you can eat ) on Sunday, February 28th ! How many little towns do you know that print their very own calendar with great photos and on card stock for just $16??
The Friends of the Library meets the second Wednesday of each month at 3 PM. -- at the Library. The Friends are now selling really strong TOTE style bags, blue, for packing groceries or whatever. Please show your support for our local Library and 1. Buy a tote bag - just $10, and 2. donate gently used books for the local fund raiser BOOK Sale !
The Friends are also looking for new members. For 2010, the $10 membership fee has been waived. We host a book, DVD, VHS tape, etc, SALE at least once each year. The profits have been used to provide Internet access and a lovely printer, planting the landscaping, and extending our Library hours. Future profits will be used for developing the "back yard" as a community use/reading area. The plan is for a walkway, handicap access, tables, and benches. For more info on becoming a Friend, please call Cookie at 237-3010.
There are memorial bricks located in the Creston community garden around the planter with the birch trees. If you would like to purchase a brick to p ay a lasting tribute to a loved one or a loved pet, please contact Judy Blankenship with the Garden Club at 226-9489 and she'll get you the needed info and form. There are probably about 41 bricks already installed. Proceeds are used to improve our little community volunteer garden.
Every month, the third Wednesday, 7 PM, the Creston Advisory Body meets in the new Church Sanctuary. Check out the agenda and meeting minutes on their web site - listed on my links page.
Wednesday, Feb 18th, 7 PM, Creston Advisory Body meeting, Chrston church, very important meeting about the SLO County wanting to update their Rural Land Use Plan. there may be some discussion about how much dirt work can be done without, or even with, a permit. There was a recent article about this in last week's New Times Magazine, and there is some controversy. These CAB meetings are very interesting, and there is time for public input at the beginning of each meeting.
Sunday, Feb. 28th, the famously wonderful International Dinner Buffet, meaning all you can eat, at the Elementary School, in memory of long-time Creston resident Sue Everett. This dinner features at least 15 main dishes from around the world, 4 to 6 salads, and at least 15 different desserts. All you can eat ! The tickets are just $12 per adult, $5 per youngster. All tickets are PRE-SOLD - which is critical to having enough food. If you have a great International recipe, and would like to prepare at least 55 - 65 servings, please call Ann at 438-3543. This year will be our 8th or 9th year :: i've lost track ! All proceeds benefit the Women's Club Scholarship fund - for local students, young and
old ! There are posters about this event at the Country Store, on the Post Office bulletin board, at the Library, and we hope to see all of you at this fab dinner. All proceeds are used for local scholarships, and many other donations around our town.
If your club has an activity that you would like to post here, please call me at 438-3543. Thanks.
